How to Use stand the test of time in a Sentence

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  • This means that our visions and dreams will stand the test of time.
    Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2024
  • Next time spring cleaning rolls around, these are the pieces that will stand the test of time.
    Gaby Keiderling, Vogue, 18 Nov. 2023
  • There are friends, but then there are friends that stand the test of time and that stand by your side.
    Emily Burack, Town & Country, 3 May 2022
  • The washable designs mean that your rug can stand the test of time.
    Elsie Boskamp, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Solid wood, like birch, maple, or pine, is strong and will stand the test of time.
    Jessica Booth, Parents, 7 Aug. 2024
  • The couple want to bring back some of the features that helped Aida stand the test of time.
    Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
  • From the outside, the burgeoning farm had the makeup of one that could stand the test of time.
    Eliza Milio, TIME, 16 Apr. 2024
  • In spite of its legacy, the original tree couldn’t stand the test of time.
    Tiana Woodard, BostonGlobe.com, 8 July 2023
  • The full story is about building a business that will stand the test of time.
    Phil Wahba, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2023
  • These are great deals on wardrobe essentials that will stand the test of time.
    Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 5 Feb. 2023
  • The sturdy aluminum base should also stand the test of time.
    Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2024
  • These pieces are design-forward, yes, but will still stand the test of time.
    Sarah Madaus, Town & Country, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Think of what movie will stand the test of time and vote accordingly.
    Glenn Whippcolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2023
  • It’s made of high-quality metal that will stand the test of time.
    Anabelle Weissinger, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2023
  • Here, the consistency and construct of the sandwich stand the test of time.
    Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu, Bon Appétit, 16 June 2023
  • Companies that invest in this idea will stand the test of time.
    Albert Kim, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
  • First of all, a tie is sort of something that is not classic on a woman and won’t stand the test of time.
    Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
  • Our feelings of grief change by the hour, sometimes by the minute, so there’s no answer that will stand the test of time.
    Alisyn Camerota, CNN, 12 Oct. 2024
  • Or Leon talking about movies and why one movie won’t stand the test of time where this other one will.
    Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 5 July 2024
  • The pair met when Underwood was 16, which sparked a deep friendship that would stand the test of time for 43 years.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 26 June 2023
  • There are ways to install long-lasting features that will stand the test of time.
    oregonlive, 3 Feb. 2023
  • In May of 2012, a panel was convened to debate whether the work of Christopher Hitchens would stand the test of time.
    David Amsden, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2024
  • Mustard’s production and the chorus will stand the test of time.
    Angel Diaz, Billboard, 14 May 2024
  • Many of the insider jokes that tumble out of Chris’ mouth are too timely to stand the test of time.
    Courtney Howard, Variety, 9 Feb. 2023
  • There are many ways to end a series, but the ones that stand the test of time are the ones that feel the most honest to the show that's coming to an end.
    Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 3 May 2024
  • Hair trends come and go each season, but there's a set of cuts that have stood the test of time.
    Krista Carter, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Our core strategy has to be something that stands the test of time.
    Christopher Dilella, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Along the way, there were plenty of great memories that will likely stand the test of time.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Their enduring look and quality stand the test of time.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Nationally, some have stood the test of time and others have quickly failed.
    James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026

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